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Made in USA: Manufacturers ramp up domestic production

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By Megan Salzano-Birch—Across all flooring categories suppliers are ramping up their domestic production to meet the needs of their customer base and consumers across the country. AHF Products, for example, has one of the most robust domestic production operations as any supplier in the industry. Daltile’s Dickson plant.

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TISE Live digital event open for registration

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26-28, 2021—with an online product-focused programming and content line-up. The industry event will “Go Live” online in an effort to showcase the future of floor covering , stone and tile surfaces for 2021. The virtual event includes the following programming: Source products. Educational content.

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Greg Osterhout, Sam Arcot receive NSI awards

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The David Fell Spirit of Service Award is presented in memory of David Fell, president of BG Hoadley Quarries. Fell passed away in 2021 and his memory now lives on through this prestigious award. Presented to recognize a company or individual involved with the Gary Sinise Foundation R.I.S.E.

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Ceramic: The pros and cons of natural stone

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Not only is the product particularly unique, but it comes with a set of dos and don’ts consumers are often unaware of or afraid to deal with. Natural stone is inherently a green material, increasingly quarried in an ecologically responsible manner from areas with an abundant supply of stone. 6/13, 2020: Volume 35, Issue 14.

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Marazzi launches Marble Obsession

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“Being surrounded by a beautiful environment makes us feel better and contributes to our well-being, but it is interesting to note that the concept of luxury is changing,” said Shelly Halbert, director of product design, Dal-Tile Corporation. Luxury in 2021 does not mean opulent and redundant luxe but rather creating harmony and class.

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NSI selects award recipients

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Oberlin, Ohio— The Natural Stone Institute (NSI) awarded Barbara Cohen its Migliore Award for Lifetime Achievement, Katie Jensen with the 2021 Women in Stone Pioneer Award and Brie Pfannenbecker with the 2020 Person of the Year Award. Barbara Cohen. She was instrumental in her company donating stone to multiple Gary Sinise Foundation R.I.S.E

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Premium underlayments: A path to add-on profits

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However, premium underlayments are high-margin products that not only help boost the retailer’s bottom line, but they also support the overall success of the flooring project, ultimately leading to a happier—and potentially repeat—customer. It is important to choose your underlayment wisely.”.